If you prioritize immersive gaming with deep blacks and vibrant colors, the AOC AG456UCZD with its W-OLED panel is a strong option, especially for games that support HDR as it offers high contrast and brightness. However, its text clarity and image sharpness for productivity tasks may not be as good. On the other hand, the Gigabyte FI32Q-X offers a balanced performance for a range of activities including competitive gaming due to its solid refresh rate. It has a lower contrast compared to OLED but still good for everyday use, including casual gaming and productivity. If you need to save money and want a more versatile monitor, the Gigabyte is a sensible choice, while the AOC is a premium option best suited for high-end gaming experiences. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the AOC AG456UCZD (W-OLED)
Best in class for casual gaming
Best in class contrast
Best in class response time
Advantages of the Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS)
Good brightness
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.6/10
5.9/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
270Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
200 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
600 nits
98.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The AOC AG456UCZD (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
6.0/10
5.3/10
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
270Hz
0.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.0 ms
48 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 270 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
200 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
The AOC AG456UCZD (W-OLED) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
3.8/10
4.8/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
83 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
91 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) and AOC AG456UCZD (W-OLED) are both poor for productivity, though the Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
5.9/10
5.4/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
200 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
600 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The AOC AG456UCZD (W-OLED) and Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) are both poor for media consumption, though the AOC AG456UCZD (W-OLED) is somewhat better.
Cost
$1,400
$500
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The AOC AG456UCZD (W-OLED) has a price of $1,400 and the Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) costs $500.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The AOC AG456UCZD (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The AOC AG456UCZD (W-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing while the Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the AOC AG456UCZD (W-OLED) and Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the AOC AG456UCZD (W-OLED) and Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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